MONITORAMENTO E AVALIAÇÃO DA QUALIDADE DE CARNES IN NATURA COMERCIALIZADAS NA CIDADE DE PIRES DO RIO/GO EM FUNÇÃO DAS CONDIÇÕES DE RECEBIMENTO E ARMAZENAMENTO

Abstract

The present study aimed to evaluate the quality of carcasses and fresh meat cuts sold in three supermarkets in Pires do Rio - GO, due to the internal and superficial temperature conditions in the receiving and marketing process. Temperature measurements were made with skewers and infrared thermometers, physicochemical analyzes in triplicate as pH, filtration test and ammonia research, besides the application of checklist to evaluate the hygienicsanitary conditions of the meat packing places. . The results indicated that only the carcasses, according to the evaluated conditions, were in compliance with the legislation. In addition, some

checklist items showed non-compliance such as lack of wash basins, lack of PPE and uncooled trucks that deliver carcasses to establishments. Therefore, the negative influence of inadequate temperatures on meat quality is proven, reinforcing the importance of compliance with the rules established by the legislation and the need to apply hygienic-sanitary measures in butchers, ensuring the quality and food safety of the consumer market. Keywords: bovine carcasses, temperature, hygienic-sanitary measures, quality.